My deskmate is actually my yandere reader.

Just as Kurose Izumi was about to lash out and start fighting with the burly man, Shiraishi Chiren suddenly covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

Then, she stood up and stopped Kurose Izumi, explaining, "Izumi, don't be in such a hurry. The two of them came to me to learn about dolphins and also to ask why no one was sitting in the front row."

"Is that so?" Upon hearing this, Kurose Izumi's anger subsided by half, but she was still somewhat displeased.

Learn about dolphins?

Could it be that he's trying to use this as an excuse to flirt with Shiraishi Chire?

Moreover, that burly man even told him that "the night dew is bitter and deadly," which was clearly a provocation, wasn't it?

At this moment, the flamboyant man stood up again and bowed ninety degrees to Kurose Izumi: "Sorry! My brother here has a bit of social anxiety; his speech changes when he gets nervous!"

Social anxiety?

Kurose Izumi glanced at the man who was a head taller than him, with a fierce look on his face, and a muscular body as strong as a bear, and almost burst out laughing.

You call this social anxiety?

I guess this man's father never had a rebellious phase, right?

Seeing the doubt on Kurose Izumi's face, the flashy man quickly pointed to his brother and said, "Really, you believe me! Look, isn't his body shaking?"

"It seems so." Kurose Izumi nodded, thinking to herself, isn't this the kind of reaction that only happens when someone is angry?

He was trembling with anger when he saw the two of them sitting next to Shiraishi Chiren, his fists clenched tightly.

"Izumi, this is a misunderstanding." Shiraishi Chiren smiled. "But... I'm very happy that you were so anxious and didn't hesitate to protect me."

If it were someone else, while they might not completely ignore it, they would likely not dare to get angry directly upon seeing such a burly man. Instead, they would gently tell them that Shiraishi Chiren is his girlfriend to avoid the possibility of a physical fight breaking out.

After all, if it really came down to a fight, Izumi Kurose would definitely lose.

He was aware of this, but even if he couldn't win, he would still fight.

"Isn't that obvious?" Kurose Izumi grabbed Shiraishi Chire's hand. "No matter how dangerous the situation, I will do everything in my power to protect you!"

Because he had sworn to protect Shiraishi Chiren when he confessed his love, he absolutely could not break his promise, otherwise he would be letting down his original determination and belief!

97. After-school date

Sunday is a leisurely day.

Kurose Izumi and Shiraishi Chiren stayed home all day, watching dramas in the morning, playing games in the afternoon, and playing visual novels together in the evening.

Incidentally, except for the gaming segment where they are separate, the other two segments are inseparable.

Specifically, Shiraishi Chiren pulled her legs up onto the sofa, curled up in a ball, and snuggled up to Kurose Izumi.

Kurose Izumi was a little embarrassed about this at first, but she got used to it later.

However, another event did cause some ripples in the day.

Fuyuko Kuchiki changed her phone number and texted Izumi Kurose, only to be immediately blocked and told that she was now dating Chire Shiraishi.

Now, Kurose Izumi is no longer afraid of Kuchiki Touko, and has vowed that if she reappears, she will do anything to catch her!

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Monday, 8:00 AM, classroom of Class 2-B, Mingsheng High School.

As Kurose Izumi and Shiraishi Chiren entered the classroom, Hirasawa Mabu walked up to them.

Good morning, Quan, class monitor.

After greeting the two of them, he immediately said, "Quan, about the person you asked me to find—"

Before she could finish speaking, Kurose Izumi excitedly interrupted, "There's been progress?"

"No, let me finish speaking first!" Hirasawa Shinbu said with a wry smile.

"Ah... I'm sorry, I was too hasty. You go first."

"Hmm." Hirasawa Shinbu nodded, his expression turning serious again. "This person is unusual. My people have been searching for her for two days but haven't found any information about her. It's like she's vanished into thin air, leaving no trace of her existence!"

"Yeah……"

Kurose Izumi's expression did not show surprise; she simply accepted it calmly.

Because he knew that the lack of results was only temporary.

Sure enough, Hirasawa Masami changed the subject, saying, "But don't worry too much. Give me a few more days, and I'm sure I'll be able to find traces of her. She can't really be like she doesn't exist; otherwise, she wouldn't be human, she'd be a god!"

"Yes, thank you for your help, Zhenwu."

"It's nothing, don't talk about trouble. It's the first time you've asked me to do something, so of course I have to help."

"Haha, I'll find you two sister-themed gal games later..."

As they chatted, the two sat down at their seats.

When the topic of Kuchiki Touko came to an end, Shiraishi Chiren, who had been silent all along, finally spoke up: "Good morning, Hirasawa-kun."

"Well, good morning."

Hirasawa Shinbu nodded, glanced at Shiraishi Chiren, then at Kurose Izumi, and suddenly laughed.

He teased, "Why do I feel like your relationship is getting better and better? Is it just my imagination?"

"what?"

Kurose Izumi feigned surprise, pausing for a moment before scratching her head sheepishly and whispering, "Is...is that so? Maybe it's because we're dating?"

"There must be..."

Hirasawa Shinbu was halfway through his sentence when he suddenly realized something was wrong, so he swallowed the rest of his words.

He stared intently at Kurose Izumi, who was feigning embarrassment but whose tone was calm yet subtly smug, and fell silent.

After a long pause, he finally asked, as if confirming, "You...are you dating the class monitor?"

"Yeah, we're dating, but it's only been a couple of days, nothing much to mention." Kurose Izumi's face became even more shy, but her tone was full of pride.

Anyone could tell that at this moment, he was trying to show off, like he was going to play Versailles!

Do you know that it's really annoying to say such plain yet sophisticated things with a shy look on your face but a smug tone?

Upon hearing this, Hirasawa Shinbu fell silent again, his expression serious and earnest, making it impossible to discern what he was thinking.

Seeing this, Kurose Izumi urged, "Shinbu? Why aren't you saying anything? At least give us your blessings!"

"Oh."

After giving a cold laugh, Hirasawa Shinbu suddenly slammed his hand heavily on the table and stood up.

He yelled, "Damn it! All the popular girls must be exploding! You bastard! You're actually dating the class monitor!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the class turned their attention to the three people in the back row by the window.

Click, click.

Faintly, one could hear the faint sound of hearts breaking—emanating from a group of male students.

They stared at Kurose Izumi with resentment, as if they wanted to tear him to pieces with their eyes.

But he dared not say anything, lest he be scolded by Shiraishi Chiren again.

Since last week's music class, everyone knows that Shiraishi Chire is a fiercely protective husband!

"Why are you suddenly so agitated?" Kurose Izumi asked, puzzled. "Don't you already know about my situation with Chire?"

"Chiren?!" Hirasawa Shinbu frowned immediately. "You brat, you got there before me! I'm not happy about that!"

"What's your problem?"

"I refuse to accept this!"

"Are you stupid...?"

After the farce, Hirasawa Masato finally calmed down.

He sat back down, glanced at the two of them, and said, "Then congratulations. Class monitor, Quan may be a bit of a womanizer, but he's a pretty good guy, trust me."

"Who said I was a pervert!" Kurose Izumi retorted loudly, her face flushed, feeling deeply wronged.

Damn it, it's obvious that Shi Qianlian is the old pervert!

He's just a hypocrite with lustful thoughts but no guts.

"If you're not a pervert, why do you play adult games every day?" Hirasawa Shinbu said with disdain in his eyes.

"Zhenwu! Give me some face! Qianlian is still here."

"Haha, I won't give it to you. Who told you, you awful social butterfly, to pretend to be in a relationship with me!"

"Okay, if you put it that way, I'll definitely tell Tsuda about your little quirk when I have the chance!"

"Holy shit, you little brat!"

Sitting to the side, Shiraishi Chiren watched the two playfully bickering with a relaxed expression.

At first, she had doubts about Hirasawa Masato's attitude after he learned about their relationship, but after seeing what was happening now, she felt relieved.

It seems I haven't been exposed yet, and the plan can proceed as scheduled.

As long as the plans for the next two days can proceed as scheduled, then there is nothing to fear.

At nine o'clock, the school bell rang, and Hirasawa Mabu returned to his seat, still feeling unsatisfied.

Kurose Izumi glanced at Komi Megumi, who was standing on the podium announcing the start of the class meeting, and whispered to Shiraishi Chiren, "Sorry, don't mind what Shinbu said. He's like that sometimes, thick-skinned and not very bright."

"It's alright, I know Izumi well, I know exactly what kind of person she is," Shiraishi Chiren shook her head and said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Kurose Izumi smiled in response and said nothing more.

After that, they focused on their classes, but when class ended, they were bombarded with questions by the noisy Hirasawa Masato, which was incredibly annoying.

And so, apart from lunch breaks and after school, Kurose Izumi was always pestered by Hirasawa Mabu, who relentlessly inquired about everything that had happened from the time they met to their relationship.

Kurose Izumi has always tried to get information out of me, never giving a direct answer.

He couldn't very well say that it was because of Fuyuko Kuchiki that he and Chiharu Shiraishi were living together and things were progressing very quickly, could he?

Even the best of friends find it hard to talk about living together!